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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Eco Wine!

In keeping with yesterday's post, and in effort to help our dear blogger Amanda of Peony::Love, I thought we'd delve a little deeper into the world of wine today. Amanda recently asked if I could share any organic wineries or eco-friendly cocktails and while I'm not the connoisseur, I was more than happy to oblige.

Below you'll find three wedding friendly and budget friendly wines. A resources link can be found at the bottom of this post to aid in your own eco-wine search.

If you want more ideas for eco-friendly wine, beer, and cocktails, you might like to know that my latest book, "How To Get Married In Green: have an eco-friendly wedding without compromising on style," was published recently.

In the book I have devoted a whole chapter to eco-friendly drinks. Here's a sample of cocktail ideas:

FAIRTRADE BUCKS FIZZFairtrade freshly-squeezed orange juiceDry, fizzy British white wine (organic if possible)Combine together in champagne glasses, in whatever proportions you prefer!If you want to add a little kick to this recipe you can include a dash of an orange-based (preferably organic) liqueur.

ECO-FRIENDLY TOM COLLINS2 ½ parts organic gin1 part fresh fairtrade lemon juice1/6 part white sugar dissolved in a little waterFizzy natural British spring waterPlace first three ingredients in glass or jug and top up with the fizzy water.

ECO DAIQUIRI2 ½ parts organic white rum1 part fresh fairtrade lime juice1/6 part white sugar dissolved in a little waterShake all ingredients together with some ice, and strain into appropriate glasses.

GREEN-AHOLIC COFFEE1/3 part fairtrade brown sugar2 1/2 parts organic whisky or brandy5 parts hot fairtrade and/or organic coffee1 part whipped locally produced organic creamPlace sugar and whisky in heatproof cup or mug and mix well, then add coffee and mix again. Finally add the whipped cream very carefully, pouring it over a large spoon so it remains at the top

I also run an associated blog where readers can post questions as comments, or email me with them, about how to make their wedding or other celebration more eco-friendly. I then respond on the blog, FOC of course! That's here: